From the beginning of the Federation, the Prime Directive was clear: no Starfleet expedition may interfere with the natural development of other civilizations. But now Picard is confronted with orders that undermine that decree. If he obeys, 600 peaceful residents of Ba´ku will be forcibly removed from their remarkable world, all for the reportedly greater good of millions who will benefit from Ba´ku´s fountain-of-youth-like powers. If he disobeys, he will risk his starship, his career, his life. But for Picard, there´s really only one choice. He must rebel against Starfleet...and lead the insurrection to preserve paradise.